Herbaceous perennial Calceolaria species that reaches up to 50cm (20”), thrives as well in full sun as in partial/light shade, requires...Read More regular watering (keep the soil slightly moist), good drainage and blooms during spring. The plant will live much longer if you deadhead it and only keep the seedpods you require for further propagation.
Sowing recommendations: either during spring or autumn. Use a mix of two parts compost, one part regular gardening soil and one part sharp river sand. Cover this mix with a fine layer of sharp river sand and moisten before scattering the seeds (do not cover the seeds). The seedlings can be transplanted into pots or bags once they have two true leaves. Calceolaria corymbosa will bloom the first year from seeds – bright yellow flowers with purplish stripes inside the ‘pouch’ and speckles at the outside.
This is a very versatile plant that can be used in borders, meadows, to supply a bright colour under shrubs, in containers and pots, for rock gardens etc.
Herbaceous perennial Calceolaria species that reaches up to 50cm (20”), thrives as well in full sun as in partial/light shade, requires...Read More